Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Staffordshire County Council
12 Millside
RUGELEY
WS15 2FG
Contact
Lisa Dobric
lisa.dobric@staffordshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1785278192
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Best Interests Assessments (BIA)- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Reference number
IA2942
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Service is for the supply of Best Interests Assessors to carry out Best Interests Assessments (BIA) as a part of the assessment process for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) which is a statutory function of the Local Authority.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,964,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
End-to-end Best Interests Assessor Service
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are designed to protect the interests of extremely vulnerable individuals accommodated in care homes and hospitals. Individuals who have a mental disorder such as dementia or a profound learning disability who lack capacity to give informed consent to the accommodation arrangements made for their care and/or treatment. Deprivation of their liberty is considered after an independent assessment deems it in their best interests to protect them from harm. Under the current legislation the Local Authority is the supervisory body and as such has the statutory duty to ensure that assessments are undertaken and DoLS authorisations are in place.
The Service is for the supply of Best Interests Assessors to carry out Best Interests Assessments (BIA) as a part of the assessment process for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards DoLS which is a statutory function of the Local Authority.
The Council is looking to award via a Framework Agreement to two Lots:-
Lot 1 End-to-end Best Interests Assessor Service
Lot 2 Independent Best Interests Assessments Service
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement term is from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026 with an additional option to extend by six (6) months to 30 September 2026. In the event the Framework Agreement is extended the extension shall be on the same Terms and Conditions as the original Framework Agreement period and will ultimately be at the Authority's sole discretion.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Best Interests Assessments Service
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are designed to protect the interests of extremely vulnerable individuals accommodated in care homes and hospitals. Individuals who have a mental disorder such as dementia or a profound learning disability who lack capacity to give informed consent to the accommodation arrangements made for their care and/or treatment. Deprivation of their liberty is considered after an independent assessment deems it in their best interests to protect them from harm. Under the current legislation the Local Authority is the supervisory body and as such has the statutory duty to ensure that assessments are undertaken and DoLS authorisations are in place.
The Service is for the supply of Best Interests Assessors to carry out Best Interests Assessments (BIA) as a part of the assessment process for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards DoLS which is a statutory function of the
Local Authority.
The Council is looking to award via a Framework Agreement to two Lots:-
Lot 1 End-to-end Best Interests Assessor Service
Lot 2 Independent Best Interests Assessments Service
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement term is from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026 with an additional option to extend by six (6) months to 30 September 2026. In the event the Framework Agreement is extended the extension shall be on the same Terms and Conditions as the original Framework Agreement period and will ultimately be at the Authority's sole discretion.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-033161
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
IA2942
Lot No
1
Title
End-to-end Best Interests Assessor Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eden Brown Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
03643845
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,210,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
IA2942
Lot No
2
Title
Independent Best Interests Assessments Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RUN Healthcare Limited
Northampton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Companies House
07996545
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £754,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
IA2942
Lot No
2
Title
Independent Best Interests Assessments Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ID Medical Group Ltd
Milton Keynes
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
Companies House
03829536
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £754,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
IA2942
Lot No
2
Title
Independent Best Interests Assessments Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RKJ Contracts LTD
Worcester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG1 - Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Companies House
10288783
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £754,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
IA2942
Lot No
2
Title
Independent Best Interests Assessments Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Spiritage Social Care Limited
Hull
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Companies House
13730651
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £754,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Staffordshire County Council
Stafford
Country
United Kingdom